Date/Time
Date(s) - June 19, 2020
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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HV Neighborhood Transformation, most recently known for their organized protest in both Champaign and Urbana, have organized a Juneteenth Celebration. There will be a peace walk starting at the Western Bowl ending at Beardsley park stopping several times for 8 mins and 46 seconds to pay homage to George Floyd. Upon arrival at Beardsley Park, participants will be asked to join in and sing the Black National Anthem. There will also be several performances depicting the cultural and historical importance of Juneteenth. The peace walk begins at 4pm and you can park at the Western Bowl. All are welcome!
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Activities at Beardsley
-Ghetto Genius Double Dutch Boom Bus (recording studio)
-Four spoken word performances
-African Dancers & Drummers
-Free food for children
-DJ playing playing music
-Body Painting
-Balloon artist
-Black-owned food & retail vendors
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What is Juneteenth?
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed January 1, 1863 freeing all slaves, a number of people remained enslaved, especially in remote areas. This was especially the case in Texas, where thousands of slaves were not made aware of their freedom until June 19, 1865. Their celebration would serve as the basis of June 19 – or Juneteenth – the celebration of emancipation in the U.S.
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